(a) This section applies to a juvenile court or to an alternative juvenile court exercising simultaneous jurisdiction over proceedings under this title and Subtitle E, Title 5, in the manner authorized by Section 51.0413.(b) A juvenile court may require a child adjudicated to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision and who is believed to be a victim of conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 20A.02, Penal Code, to participate in a program established under Section 152.0017 , Human Resources Code. (c) The court may require a child participating in the program to periodically appear in court for monitoring and compliance purposes.(d) Following a child’s successful completion of the program, the court may order the sealing of the records of the case in the manner provided by Subchapter C-1, Chapter 58 .
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Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 746,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2017.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 1236,Sec. 21.002, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 1236,Sec. 21.001, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 186,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2013.
